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A fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is an electric vehicle that uses a fuel cell, sometimes in combination with a small battery or supercapacitor, to power its onboard electric motor. Fuel cells in vehicles generate electricity generally using oxygen from the air and compressed hydrogen. Most fuel cell vehicles are classified as zero-emissions vehicles that emit only water and heat. As compared with internal combustion vehicles, hydrogen vehicles centralize pollutants at the site of the hydrogen production, where hydrogen is typically derived from reformed natural gas.
Here are some of the benefits of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV):
- They are zero-emission vehicles, meaning they produce no harmful tailpipe emissions.
- They have a longer driving range than battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and can be refueled in minutes, similar to gasoline-powered vehicles.
- They are more efficient than BEVs, meaning they can travel further on a single charge.
- They are quieter than gasoline-powered vehicles.
However, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) also have some drawbacks, including:
- The cost of hydrogen fuel is still relatively high.
- The infrastructure for refueling hydrogen vehicles is not as widespread as the infrastructure for refueling gasoline or electric vehicles.
- FCEVs are more complex than BEVs, which can make them more expensive to maintain.
Despite these drawbacks, FCEVs are seen as a promising technology for the future of transportation. They offer a zero-emission alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles and have the potential to be more efficient than BEVs. As the cost of hydrogen fuel comes down and the infrastructure for refueling hydrogen vehicles expands, FCEVs are likely to become more affordable and accessible.
Some examples of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) include:
- Toyota Mirai
- Hyundai Nexo
- Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
- BMW iX5 Hydrogen
- Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell
These vehicles are available in limited markets around the world. As the technology continues to develop and the cost of hydrogen fuel comes down, FCEVs are likely to become more widely available in the future.
“This article was written by Bard, a large language model from Google AI.”